Great Neck

Great Neck is a region on Long Island, New York, that covers a peninsula on the North Shore and includes 9 villages, such as the Village of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, and Great Neck Plaza, and several unincorporated areas. The incorporated village of Great Neck had a population of 9,989 at the 2010 census, while the larger region commonly referred to as Great Neck contains a population of approximately 40,000.

History

Great Neck was first settled in 1644. The area's early history is closely associated with the American Revolution. During the 20th century, it became a haven for the wealthy, who built lavish homes in the area, many of which still stand today.

Geography

Great Neck is located at 40°48′N 73°44′W. It is on the North Shore of Long Island and is bordered to the south by Manhasset Bay and to the north by Long Island Sound. The western border is the borough of Queens in New York City, and the eastern border is the city of Port Washington.

Education

Great Neck is known for its excellent public education. The Great Neck Union Free School District comprises seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The district also has a number of private schools.

Transportation

Great Neck serves as a major hub for the Long Island Rail Road. It is the terminus of the Port Washington Branch, which offers direct service to Penn Station in Manhattan.

Notable people

Many notable people have lived in Great Neck, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, who lived in Great Neck in the 1920s and based the setting of his novel The Great Gatsby on the area.

See also

• List of villages in New York
• List of towns in New York